Originally Posted by Noporscheform (Post 7172214)

Since college my wife and I have lived in 10 houses in four states and two countries.

Never had a neighbor that did not become a good friend.
Never had a neighbor that would not be welcomed to drop in any time of the day or night.
Never had a neighbor that would feel uncomfortable calling me for ANY reason any time of the day or night.

Originally Posted by Gogar (Post 7171813)

Originally Posted by T77911S (Post 7171813)

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy (Post 7172453)

Gogar nailed it. If they don't want your dogs on their property, as a dog owner it is your responsibility to keep your dogs off of their property. Same goes for the kids. Period, end of story. Can't handle that? Then you shouldn't have dogs or kids, because you have zero rights to their property.

We are great friends with all of our neighbors except one, which we have a horrible relationship with. Their dogs started crapping in my yard from the first day they moved in, and at first I was super nice about asking them to keep them out of my yard. But you know what, they made zero effort. Therefore each request became less and less nice, which culminated in my wife unloading on the lady after both she and one of my kids stepped in a big fresh turd. They finally built a fence, but the damage is done. We don't speak, and I'm ok with that. So from my perspective I felt totally disrespected, particularly when I didn't even receive an apology from them after multiple issues. Seems to me you're placing the entirety of the blame on them without any objective reflection on your part. She may be a b!tch, but that doesn't make it ok for your dogs to be in her yard.

Originally Posted by markivtruck (Post 7172947)

sounds like the guy is a pussy and his girlfriend has a pair of balls and a big mouth. hope she is worth it because he has a lot of ass kissing ahead.

Originally Posted by sammyg2 (Post 7172162)

Good luck, hope it turns out well.

I've been living at my house for nearly 19 years and have NEVER had any issue with a neighbor. No hurt feelings, no gossip, nothing.

That's because I mind my own business and keep to myself and expect them to do the same.
I don't make noise that would annoy them and expect the same in return.
I keep my property clean and maintained and expect the same from them.
I don't go onto their property and ask the same from them. I keep my dog in my back yard and they do the same. No reason to ever have a problem.

I take that back, I might have hurt one neighbor's feelings early on. Once when he asked me to fix his car and once when he asked if he could borrow some tools.
I was cool about it but let him know neither of those are allowed.

Not really sure if he got butt-hurt or not because I mind my own business and didn't go around having conversations with everyone I saw.

I'll wave at the neighbors when I see them and they do the same to me, but that's it. A wave is not an invitation to come over and impose.

It works out really well that way. Friendly from a distance is way better than PITA up close.

Originally Posted by Tobra (Post 7172979)

Wash off that wall where the dog pees and spray down the area the dog is trying to mark with that bitter apple stuff. Alternatively, go buy a big thing of dry cayenne pepper and sprinkle it around. Dog gets a snootful of that he will not be happy. Won't work when it is raining of course.

This is a very odd thread, I must say. There are some neighbors you will never get along with, simple as that. I get along with most folks, but had a couple bad neighbors.

It sounds to me the OP has a nice guy with a beeyotch problem next door to him. You may get along with the guy fine, but as long the gal is there, magic 8 ball says, outlook not good.

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins (Post 7172717)

I think Gogar's "little story", representing an entirely plausible point of view of your new neighbors', is something to consider. Your response kinda sorta points to the real problem here. A little introspection may be in order.

Originally Posted by genrex (Post 7172992)

Never worry, never fear, when all else fails Animal Control Man will save the day! Animal Control Man will solve the problem! Animal Control Man knows how to catch dogs running loose! Animal Control Man! Batteries not included...
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